Year in Industry Review

by Transport for London

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Rating

4.5/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.9
  • The Culture
    3.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Had a Fantastic Year, given substantial work, trusted to deliver given reassurance and guidance when needed.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • All contributions welcomed by colleagues across the business.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Great Support networks, placement Sponsor (Line Manager), Placement Managers (Rotations), Scheme Advisor (HR) and 2nd year Graduates acting as buddies. All very helpful and support given no what the situation.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The nature of my work has peaks and troughs, throughout my year I have had extreme peaks, and some troughs, although work can always been found if you actively request it.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • By the end of the placement, I had been given total control of my work and was accountable for its completion and delivery, Guidance was readily available if there was ever something I didn't know, was unsure on, or just wanted to have sounded aloud.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Totally prepared to go back to university knuckle down and get the best grade possible. When entering the jobs market post university, I feel I have a strong skillset that will make me an attractive graduate hire.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Worked across several offices, some were very social and involved going to the local bar several times a week, others were quieter and people tended not to socialise outside of work. That said all office environments in work times were relaxed, professional and instilled good relationships

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Some elements of the schemes could do with better planning, but on the whole TfL is a fantastic place to work, and provide graduates/ Year in Industries with a well organised graduate experience.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Heavily - able to undertake all relevant training for role, and able to take relevant exams and gain memberships/ personal qualifications.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Above 25 days holiday

    Working from home

    Healthcare/Dental

    Travel loan
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Also Guaranteed a position to return to as a Graduate and have mapped out progression route.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Graduate Communities vary from your own scheme to the wider pool circa 170people per year. Our scheme are very close and go out at least once a week.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • London rent varies - Cost of Living - local bars £4.50 a drink

    4/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • London has a host of bars, clubs, restaurants with tube stops of each other.

    5/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Lots of clubs and activities about.

    3/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

August 2016

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